Deceased identified
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 02 2014:
Identity of the man shot dead at Gaipuinam near the Inter-State Bus Terminus of Khuman Lampak yesterday afternoon has been established.
He was one Chihanpham Rungsung (35) s/o late RS Ningkholen of Somdal village, Ukhrul district but staying in rented rooms near Leimakhong.
He was a firewood trader and is survived by his wife.
Chihanpham and three others were drinking liquor inside a vendor at Gaipuinam when some unidentified persons barged in and shot dead Chihanpham.
There is no report of any arrest in connection with the killing.
Meanwhile, family members have claimed the corpse of Chihanpham after post mortem at RIMS today.
On the other hand, Zeliangrong Baudi has condemned the Gaipuinam killing in the strongest term.